Head of Maths

Irlam and Cadishead Academy, Manchester, M44 5ZR

34 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  30 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £36,400.00 - £53,040.00 Annually (FTE) Plus TLR ranging from £6,000 - £8,000 depending on experience.

Head of Maths job summary

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and effective Head of Mathematics to join an experienced and committed team of subject specialists.

To support in transforming leadership at all levels at Irlam and Cadishead Academy by working with the senior leadership team to ensure:

• High-quality teaching in Maths
• Effective use of resources in Maths
• Improved standards of learning and outcomes in Maths

We also believe in offering our staff 'more pay, more time and more support'.​

More pay:

• As part of United Learning we pay an average of 5% above national scales - the best rates of pay in the sector;
• We offer a health cash plan giving you money towards essential medical treatment - including eye care and flu vaccinations;
• Our staff discount scheme saves you money on supermarket shopping, gym memberships, holidays, breakdown cover, car leasing, cycle schemes and more.

More time:

• All our academies start every term with an additional INSET day set aside for your own planning (in addition to the usual five INSET days- giving you eight in total);
• At least one guaranteed paid personal day each year, to use as you want; and we offer opportunities for flexible working.

More support: We provide high quality training and development for every stage in your career;

• Every teacher benefits from a bespoke development plan to support your progression and aspirations;
• We give you access to a high quality curriculum with excellent resources and provide support from expert subject advisers;
• We offer access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme, providing support from legal and financial to family and housing and access to free counselling and other wellbeing support.

United Learning: A place where you can thrive

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for successful applicants.

If you would like to arrange a visit to the school please contact Mrs Karen Thornton, Karen.Thornton@irlamandcadishead.org.uk

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Irlam and Cadishead Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 844 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Irlam and Cadishead Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/irlam-and-cadishead-academy

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